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The Carroll Board of County Commissioners heard a proposal for cameras on school buses to catch stop-arm violators.

Earlier this winter, a series of unrelated crashes involving Carroll County Public Schools buses was the cause of some alarm. School officials say it seems to be an unfortunate coincidence.

No injuries were reported after a vehicle rear-ended a school bus on Cabbage Spring Road in Mount Airy on Thursday afternoon, school officials say.

Students will perform a staged reading of Eve Ensler's celebrated play, "The Vagina Monologues" on Feb. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall, with all proceeds benefiting Rape Crisis Intervention Services of Carroll County.

McDaniel College President Roger N. Casey will serve as the board chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities for one year.

Carroll County Public Schools officials heard from educators on the proposed budget, but are potentially facing less funding than they thought from the state.

The Maryland secretary of agriculture has appointed Dr. Michael Odian, a equine practice and farm owner in Taneytown, as the new state veterinarian.

The Carroll, Harford and Howard public libraries have been named among the best library systems in the nation.

A Delaware man who was incarcerated at the Carroll County Detention Center died late Wednesday night, police say.

A show of paintings by Christine Mercer-Vernon at Carroll Community College will open Thursday, Feb. 13.

Morgan Barton, of Manchester and Carroll Community College, represented approximately 500,000 community college students across the state at the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) Student Advocacy Day before the Maryland General Assembly.

The second public hearing on Superintendent Steve Lockard’s proposed operating budget is set for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the meeting room at 125 N. Court Street, Westminster.

Sykesville mentalist Dan Eckhart, whose mind-bending performances include predicting the front page of the Times a week in advance, was recognized for his 2019 work as a performer.

Over the past weeks, students in Carroll County public high schools and Silver Oak Academy have been digging into the canon of literature, poetry, songwriting and other works by African American writers.

Two Carroll County leaders, Andrea Berstler, president of the Maryland Library System and executive director of Carroll County Public Library, and County Commissioner Eric Bouchet, R-District 4, gave speeches at the dedication as a literary landmark of the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum in Baltimore.

Westminster officials discussed a proposed vaping ban in public places and an update to how thoroughly city leaders will have to disclose personal information.

A Millers woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly pushed a man to the ground and struggled with police.

The field of candidates for the Carroll County Board of Education race in 2020 is set.

Fire crews responded to a kitchen fire at The Stables at Westminster restaurant that was resolved within minutes and caused no injuries.

The ensemble music group AZTEC SUN will come to the Carroll Arts Center bringing their signature "funk with soul” to a Westminster audience.

Investigators learned the vehicle that was ablaze had been reported stolen from the Owings Mills area by the owner.

A second alleged knife attack that was reported in Westminster on Jan. 24 was likely unfounded, police now say. The first attack, for which a man was charged, will soon go before a grand jury for consideration of additional charges.

Jason Bryant Nelson, 33, was charged with five counts including first- and second-degree rape and second-degree assault.

Westminster residents are protesting the construction of apartments in the Furnace Hills neighborhood.

Students of North Carroll Community School learn animal care and compassion through school's flock of chickens.

Hampstead’s town council discussed the possibility of finding a Main Street manager at its most recent meeting, Jan. 14, though no formal action was taken. A new hire would likely have to start after the new financial year begins July 1.

Carroll students took away awards and scholarships at a statewide festival for high school theatre arts.

A New Windsor woman was indicted after a police investigation found she was impaired by drugs and was responsible for a crash in January 2019 that caused life-threatening injuries to another driver.

McDaniel College students got to know their surroundings a bit better through their camera lenses as the Modern Photography class took a photo “field trip” to downtown Westminster.

As the nation took a day to remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., many of the events in Carroll County focused on volunteer service.

Carroll crews responded to a house fire in the 1300 block of Washington Road Monday.

It's not the first time the Roaring Run Lions Club held a food drive for the pantry at Westminster High School. But this year, the number of donations soared, and they will need trucks to deliver it all, thanks to a partnership with Westminster's Weis Markets and donations from their customers.

A Taneytown man was arrested and charged in relation to a shooting of a vehicle with at least one person inside near Charles and Church streets in Westminster.

A Hampstead man was sentenced to 30 years after he was convicted of sexually abusing and raping a child over seven years in the 1970s and ’80s.

The middle school and high school counselor of the year for Maryland are both from Carroll County Public Schools.

A Taneytown man, Alexi Nicholas Taxiarhou, was arrested after he allegedly struck a woman with his elbow.

Some Westminster council members took a step toward bringing the city's ethics laws into compliance with Maryland law.

Whether you’ve been a patron of the arts for years, or you have a resolution to get acquainted with more contemporary artists, galleries across Carroll County are hosting shows and openings.

The Carroll County Board of Education heard a pitch from the National Federation of State High School Associations about implementing a streaming service for watching high school sports remotely for a monthly fee.

The budget process for Carroll County Public Schools began last week with a proposal that asks for more special education resource teachers, competitive salaries for employees, and more.

The Carroll County Career and Technology Center’s 2020 fashion show started with a spin of the globe, as students stepped on the catwalk before a packed audience.

A group of Carroll County business owners teamed up to clear Carroll County Public Schools students’ school lunch debt with a surprise donation.

Westminster welcomed two technology-focused businesses, one focused on helping startup companies and the other on IT support and computer repair, with next-door grand openings Thursday afternoon.

What is the process for Carroll County Public Schools when inclement weather comes to the area?

Maryland Winds will bring a Wild West-themed instrumental performance to the South Carroll community with a performance at Liberty High School on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

The Carroll County Education Association expressed frustration after low turnout from delegation members at their legislative breakfast, while legislators cited scheduling difficulties.

A burst of wintry weather Tuesday afternoon has led Carroll County schools, including McDaniel College, to close down early.

CASE, the employee bargaining unit representing educational support professionals, and Carroll County Public Schools both unanimously ratified an agreement in December, putting an end to a negotiation process that stretched more than a year.

A fire in a Westminster residence the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 3 was likely caused by an electrical failure, investigators say.

A crash in Carroll County Friday evening resulted int he death of a Catonsville man, age 87.